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Beset: The Pursuit of Happiness in Times of Crisis

"A memoir with a difference. I laughed and despaired throughout the book. I'd love to see it as a movie!"

The true story of a single father who embarks on a personal journey like no other following a slide into emotional and financial crisis. As problems mount, internal chaos grows and his young son's autism worsens, he realises that he himself is his own worst enemy and begins to unearth the true meaning to his life...

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Set on the island of Tenerife during the recession, this stirring true story of a father overcoming his demons for the sake of his children and himself will inspire divorcees, single parents and anyone struggling in these times of financial crisis.

'BESET' - A modern memoir of one man on an enlightening journey of self discovery.

"99% of this story is true, 1% is outrageous liberty-taking. Although, I may only be 99% telling the truth when I say that. I only really remember 1% of what happened!" - Lee Bullen

Subject
biography
Audience
adult

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